Metabolites in the association between early-life famine exposure and type 2 diabetes in adulthood over a 5-year follow-up period.

Yuying WangFangzhen XiaHeng WanChi ChenYi ChenWen ZhangNingjian WangYing-Li Lu

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)

Famine exposure in the fetal period could increase type 2 diabetes risk in adults, even those in their 60s. I3C and pyrimidine are potential mediators of the effects of famine exposure on diabetes development.

Keyphrases

early life
type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
depressive symptoms
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment
skeletal muscle
weight loss